{
  "id": 688566,
  "title": "600g of gold found in 1,300-year-old Byzantine shipwreck off Croatia",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/600g-of-gold-found-in-1-300-year-old-byzantine-shipwreck-off-croatia",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-12T07:53:56.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/science/a-byzantine-ship-sank-off-croatia-more-than-1300-years-ago-archaeologists-have-now-recovered-about-600-grams-of-gold-that-points-to-an-imperial-passenger/articleshow/133175174.cms"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "A shipwreck discovered off Croatia's Mljet island yielded a significant gold treasure. This find includes a gold signet ring and a gem-encrusted belt, dating back centuries. The vessel's cargo offers new insights into the Byzantine Empire's trade and history. Researchers are analyzing artifacts to understand the voyage's purpose and context. This discovery challenges previous notions about the…",
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}